MS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Home Page - Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74

MS74 Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School!

On September 21st, the US Secretary of Education announced our school as included in this year’s recipients of the National Blue Ribbon!

From the US Department of Education Press release,

"This year's cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish," said Secretary Cardona. "I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better."

Here is a link to our Awardee Profile.

MS74 PTA NEW Merchandise Store

Shop NOW until November 14^th!

Screenshot of team 74 apparel

Daily Student Health Screening

Prior to entering the building, students must complete the NYC DOE Health Screening. It can be accessed digitally at this site..

Once the health screening is complete, the student must show the staff member their results at their entrance before being allowed entry (see example)

Screen shot of cleared for entry.

If a student does not have a mobile device to complete the health screening, a paper copy may be printed at home and brought to school every day.

Please see the MS Health and Safety Presentation for all questions concerning daily safety procedures for our building.

Student Handbook

Please review the Student and Parent Handbook 2021.pdf before school starts.

MS 74 School Activities

The SONYC After-School Program

The SONYC After-School Program Application potential start date is Monday, September 20th, 2021. The program is free of cost and runs daily Monday-Friday, from 2:20pm-5pm. Within The SONYC Program, we offer both STEM and Leadership-based activities and our HW Help time runs for an hour. All parents will be contacted via email, once they are accepted into the program. For any questions, Please contact Program Director: Ms. Jennifer Gallegos or Assistant Director: Ms. Michel'le WIlliams.

GS Classes at a Glance

Curious about our GS classes? Here's a quick video about some of them.

student in front of laptop

TEAM 74 News

Resources for Speaking With Children About Race
It is our sincere hope that the entire TEAM 74 family will embrace the many teachable moments and opportunities for learning that can hopefully bring about positive changes. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some resources that may be helpful for families looking to continue this conversation with your children at home:

Talking About Race (National Museum of African-American History and Culture)

Talking to Kids About Race (National Geographic)

Talking to Children After Racial Incidents (University of Pennsylvania)

How to Talk About Race, Privilege amid George Floyd Protests (Good Morning America)

You can also read Chancellor Carranza's message to families and access additional resources here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/vision-and-mission/together-for-justice. If you or your child would like further support, please reach out to your grade assistant principal or guidance counselor for a follow-up conversation.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74
MS74 Virtual Club Fair

This is a reminder that our Club Fair will take place next Tuesday 10/13 at 4PM- virtually. Advisors for all clubs will tell you a little bit about what happens in each club and you will receive general information from Ms. O’Hara and me. This is optional for students but anyone who may be interested in a club should definitely attend!

Zoom Link

I hope to see you there!

Mr. Serrapica

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74

In-Person Learning Begins On October 1

Dear Colleagues, 

I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. I am writing to you today with an important update on the start of school. 

For months we have, together, been preparing to reopen our school buildings. Our city’s infection rate has positioned us as the only major city in the country able to welcome our children back to our schools for in-person learning. 

As we began our preparations, we made a pledge that we would put health and safety first. And we made plans to make rich, high-quality learning experiences available to all students, regardless of where they are learning from. That is what we have done – and we must continue to live up to our promises as we prepare to open our buildings to students and families.

Toward those ends, we have worked with our labor partners on a new staggered start for in-person learning at the beginning of this school year. Children who are enrolled in fully remote programs will still begin full-day instruction on Monday, September 21. However, children in blended learning will be learning remotely until their in-person start date as outlined here: 

Blended Learning Students Enrolled In:	In-Person Learning Begins On:
Grades 3K and Pre-K (in any school type/grade configuration)	Monday 9/21
District 75 (all grades)	Monday 9/21
*By School Type:*
Students enrolled in · Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) (includes students in grades 6-8 in K-8 schools)	Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in: · Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) · High Schools (Grades 9-12) · Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12) · Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools, Alternate Learning Centers	Thursday 10/1
*Schools with Other Grade Configurations:*
Students enrolled in K-2 and K-3 Schools	Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in K-12 Schools	Tuesday 9/29

We know that our schools and families are eager to reconnect in person – I know I am excited for that as well, and have heard that from so many families. We believe this extra time will help make sure that all schools and all educators are best positioned to deliver a strong, safe, and supportive environment for teaching and learning to take place.

I always say that New York City has the best teachers and staff in the world, and nothing will ever change that – no matter when, where, and how we are teaching and serving our students and their families. 

Thank you for everything you do for the children and families of this city. 

Sincerely,

Chancellor Richard Carranza

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74

Intro to HS Admissions Process Presentation

The presentation given by our Guidance Counselors regarding the high school admissions process for 6th and 7th graders can be accessed on our Parent Resources page here: Link to Presentation

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74
Boxtops for Education

Clip Box Tops and Earn Cash for MS 74! See the attached flyer to see how you can help the PTA raise funds simply by buying certain items in the store!
- boxtops-for-ms-74 1 1.pdf
Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74
Follow our Studio Art Classes on Instragram!

See the amazing artwork of our studio art students by following them on Instagram: Code A Major Art on Instragram.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74
PUPILPATH Registration

Be sure that your PupilPath login information is up to date. If you have any issues logging in or do not have a user name and password yet, please contact our parent coordinator, Ms. Christine Spagnolo.

PupilPath allows parents and students to the most current grade and attendance information and allows for communication with teachers and staff.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74
Stop and Shop A+ Rewards

Register your Stop and Shop Card Using ID # 40564 to help support our PTA!
Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74

View More Posts

Please fill this out!

A School Food Meal Application must be filled out for every child attending a NYC Public School to help secure additional funding for the school.

To maximize our school’s Title I funding, we encourage families to complete the online Family Income Inquiry Form, (located on the MySchool Apps) by December 21^st.

MS 74 Calendar

View Monthly Calendar

Club and Team Announcements

All Welcome

Join the MS 74 Mouse Squad - See Mr. Feimer for more details

Mouse Squad

View More Posts

Quick Links

New York City Department of Education Logo Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact our parent coordinator to request assistance.